Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1

Comparisons   08-10-2023
   Full compare data of Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests such as PassMark, GFXBench, Neocore, PCMark, Vellamo, Geekbench, AnTuTu, 3DMark, Quadrant, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, Madout2, Fortnite, Minecraft, GTA, PUBG etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processors is better to buy Tensor G3 or Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
CPU Benchmark
Based on Antutu and Geekbench score

Tensor G3

76%

Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1

78%

Battery life test
Power Consumption efficiency (how quickly the processor reduces the battery charge)

Tensor G3

86%

Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1

84%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Tensor G3

73%

Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1

76%

Antutu v10, 9

Antutu benchmark separately tests the performance of the CPU, GPU, and memory speed

	Tensor G3	Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1
Total score	1071317	1085878
CPU	299978	304036
GPU	407100	412640
MEM	171402	173742
UX	192844	195461

GeekBench 6, 5.2

This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Tensor G3	Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1
Single-Core	1403	1514
Multi-Core	3849	4774

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Tensor G3	Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1
Frequency	3000 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	4 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 4x2.34 GHz Cortex-A715 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510	1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth	51.2	88
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L2 cache	2 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 is 6% better than Tensor G3 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G715 MP9	Adreno 730
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	970 MHz
GFloPS	1354.62	1800
# of Cores	9
# of Shader Units		1024
Display	4096 x 2160 pixels	7680 x 4320 pixels

The frequency of the GPU does not always directly indicate its performance. To fully evaluate all the capabilities of a graphics chip, you should take into account the number of Shader Units and Cores, as well as how many GFlops it has.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite Mobile	40.3	41.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	126.1	128.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	76.2	77.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	69.9	70.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	109.5	110.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	156.3	158.6
Real Racing 3	152.6	154.9
Sniper 3D	166.8	169.1
Need for Speed No Limits	106.8	107.9
Mortal Kombat X	109.7	111.3
CSR Racing 2	91.8	92.6

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the gadget and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Antutu v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	360 MP	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Hybrid Exynos + Google ISP	Qualcomm Spectra 685
Video Encoding FPS	60	120
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, AV1 BigWave	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Exynos Modem 5223	Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	10150 MBit/s.	15000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	9500 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Dual frequency GNSS, GPS, Galileo, NavIC enabled, QZSS, GLONASS, GNSS, NavIC, Beidou, SBAS	GPS, Dual frequency GNSS, NavIC enabled, Galileo, GNSS, SBAS, QZSS, Beidou, GLONASS, NavIC
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G3 is better: 3
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 is better: 29
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the automatic comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Tensor G3 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Tensor G3 specs and review.

Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 specs and review.